Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price
Those on a hunt for iconic restaurants in Binondo should not miss Ying Ying Tea House. Located along Yuchengco Street just outside the bustling heart of Chinatown, this restaurant is famed for its mouthwatering food that blends Filipino and Chinese flavors, creating a symphony of tastes that is unique to the restaurant.
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Accompanied by its homey atmosphere, many patrons rave about the food’s affordability and its food quality that will surely make you come back for more.
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Among the standout dishes is the Beef Wonton Noodles, a comforting bowl of light beef broth topped with savory wontons and crisp napa cabbage. With its rich flavors, this might just be your next favorite comfort food when in Binondo.
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For those craving traditional dim sum, you may partner your noodle soup with their Pork Shrimp Siomai, delivering a bite-sized delight packed with tender pork and succulent shrimp.
Pork Shrimp Siomai / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Though not traditionally Chinese, Ying Ying Tea House is known for its Lechon Kawali, featuring crispy fried pork belly served with juicy meat. This dish is a must-try and one of the restaurant’s best-sellers. Available in varying sizes (1kg for Php 600, ½ kg for Php 300, and ¼ kg for Php 150), it has earned a loyal following for its perfect crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Long before milk tea became a trend, Binondo has been making this a trend on its own. Ying Ying Tea House is among those establishments that have been serving this crowd favorite even before its rise to fame. You can sample its hot or iced Milk Tea and Coffee.
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A visit to Ying Ying cannot be missed even for just an afternoon milk tea break. Drop by and bring your family and friends on your next visit.
How to get here
- Ying Ying Tea House is located along Yuchengco St., in Binondo, Manila.
- By car: From EDSA, follow along Taft Ave. to Quentin Paredes Rd. Then continue on to Dasmariñas St., Make a right into San Vicente St., and go onto Yuchengo St., After, make a left on Dasmariñas St. The restaurant is located near the Pan Pacific Travel Corporation and Fair N Square.
This first appeared in Philippine Primer’s Japanese and English magazine January 2020 issues
